Vatican City

News about Vatican City, including commentary and archival articles published in The New York Times.

Chronology of Coverage

Jul. 22, 2015

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio attends climate change conference at Vatican; praises Pope Francis for expressing urgency on environmental concerns and for resisting corporate interests. MORE

Apr. 25, 2015

Italian authorities arrest nine people in investigation of Al Qaeda-linked terrorist cell based in Sardinia; say group once planned attack on Vatican but did not follow through with it; nine additional suspects remain at large. MORE

Oct. 2, 2014

Vatican City Journal: decision by the Vatican to take over the business of issuing Papal Blessings has infuriated vendors who have been selling the benedictions for decades. MORE

May. 23, 2013

Vatican takes step to show greater financial transparency by publishing first report from its financial watchdog agency and announcing new regulations to fight money laundering and terrorism financing. MORE

Jan. 5, 2013

Vatican museums and businesses are declining credit card and debit card purchases after decision by Bank of Italy linked to concerns over financial accountability and inadequate money-laundering controls. MORE

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Pope Francis is issuing an encyclical focusing on an issue of grand scope, the care of the planet. And though he sees the poor as most affected by the economic and political systems underlying the crisis, his 184-page document is an urgent call to action.